Before Manchester United’s Europa League match against Sevilla, Casemiro, the Brazilian midfielder, was spotted in the tunnel lining up against his familiar foe, Ivan Rakitic. Given Casemiro’s allegiance to Real Madrid, he had battled against Rakitic on many occasions in El Clasico, which were often full-blooded affairs. Therefore, it was no surprise that Casemiro was less-than impressed to see the Croatian midfielder embracing United goalkeeper David de Gea in the tunnel pre-match. While a candid shot can be taken out of context, it didn’t take United fans long to point out the comedic value in the Brazilian’s facial expression upon seeing his teammate hugging his enemy.
One supporter said that “Casemiro’s face is just fantastic.” Another replied to the post saying that “this man hates Barcelona with a passion.” Pointing out Casemiro’s disappointment in De Gea, someone said that “he’s given up on him LMAO,” while another said “the face OMG.” Elsewhere, another fan said “the disappointment,” with a laughing face emoji, while another said “[Roy] Keane must be so proud of Cassa right now.”
Casemiro has established himself as a core leader at Old Trafford. Having beaten LaLiga table toppers Barcelona and then Real Betis on their way to the Europa League quarter-finals, they set their sights on dumping out a third Spanish side. Marcel Sabitzer’s double set them on course for a commanding lead before a late capitulation saw the match end 2-2.
In conclusion, Casemiro is the ultimate warrior, and this has never been clearer than in the tunnel before Manchester United’s Europa League clash with Sevilla. The Brazilian midfielder has established himself as a core leader at Old Trafford and has battled against his familiar foe, Ivan Rakitic, on many occasions in El Clasico. Therefore, it was no surprise that Casemiro was less-than impressed to see the Croatian midfielder embracing United goalkeeper David de Gea in the tunnel pre-match. While a candid shot can be taken out of context, it didn’t take United fans long to point out the comedic value in the Brazilian’s facial expression upon seeing his teammate hugging his enemy.